The Rise, Fall, and Return of Axanar: Alec Peters’ Legal Battle with CBS and Paramount

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In 2015, Alec Peters, the producer behind Prelude to Axanar, faced a lawsuit from CBS and Paramount over his fan film, which was inspired by Star Trek. After two years of legal wrangling, the two sides reached a settlement in 2017, allowing Peters to continue working on the project, provided he adhered to a strict …

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The Knockoff That Could’ve Rewritten Sci-Fi History?

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In 1999, The Matrix reshaped sci-fi forever. But behind the bullet-time and trench coats, an unknown author triggered a real-world glitch—by suing the people behind The Matrix and The Terminator for billions. Her claim? That her 1983 manuscript, The Third Eye, was the uncredited blueprint for both franchises. Let’s break down what she alleged… and …

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